New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-16
WILLIAM OBRLEN IN MONTREAL.
SHORT SPEECHES AT SEVERAL PLACES
DETERMINED TO GO TO TORONTO TO WARN LORD
LANsDowNE's VICTIMS.

DETERMINED TO GO TO TORONTO TO WARN LORD
LANsDowNEs VICTIMS.
MONTREAL May 1c. William OBrien had the
greatest time here yesterday that he has had since ne
OF ossed the border and entered the Dominion. A
tou ching scene was witnessed In the Montreal, the
boat by which Mr.. O'Brien travelled from Quebec.
1t noticed that snort man sat rposite the irish
agitator and never took his eyes Oh him. linen lie
began fumblIng In his pockets and acting strangely.
This excited the suspicious OF the party, who watched
the stranger closely and were even going so lar as
TO suggest that he be removed, but an explanation
and an agreeable surprise the outcome OF tho
affair. In the first place the was deaf, and In the
second place he put his hand In his pocket and
pulled out a5 Bank of England note ana put 1t into
the hand Of the Editor of United Ireland Although
his destination Three Rivers, Ee insisted on
travelling the whole way to Montreal. He got Mr..
O'Blien's autograph and wrote out in large letters
" Sod save Ireland"
This afternoon Mr.. O'Br1en attended a National
League meeting in ST. PatricRs Hall, which was
crowded by an audience which cheered the Irish
agitator and the eviced tenant, Mr. Kilbrlde. when
they entered. "God save the Land League" Erin
go-Bragh" and "Cead mile Failthe" were some OF
the notices on the walls, with immense oipaint-
ing of Mr. Parnell H.. j. Cloran presided. and in
brief speech introduced Mr. O'Brien, who he said,
struck terror into the hearts Of lrclands enemies
Mr. OBnen, upon rising to speak, was received with
tremendous enthusiasm
I'VE have" said he, carried public opinion with us
far. We have convinced cry fair man that lans-
downe is lying accusation OF the most fearful
gravity, cruelty and nhumanty that mpcratively de-
mands an answer. Otherwise Lansdowne is disentted
to be the ruler of free people Let him answer now
appause and not stab in the back when we return
Ireland II he relies for his defence appeals to the
secaran animosity of the Orangemen he can scarcely
escape hope to escape the and condemnation
of every man in Canada who values free speech and
decsts rowdyism and intolerance. Loud applause.l
should be sorry anticipate what is going to happen in
the province OF Ontario The London Times Is trying 70
stir up strife II thrust the poisoned dagger OF sander
at Parnell bya forged letter. Misses However, we
going TO Toronto renewed applause tonight or to-
morr0w-not TO insult or defy any section OF the Can
adan people put 70 1e Gi the victims r sol OF & LTa o "a rs
intimdated In legal right by the threats of foolish
persons who refuse To listen 10 us because they cannot
answer. lApplanse.l We shall go alone and unarmed
with Free easy consciences, with the fullest reliance
upon the fair play and love Of liberty of the Canadian
people, and also with full and firm trust in the justice
of cause and the Providence Of Him who watches
And when our tour is over feel that you will send
Lord Lansdowne home Iapplausel with the stamp and
and prolonged applause.
Ernest Deroser, prominent French Canadian, also
spoke. III England treated Canadians through her
representative, Lord Lansdowne, he said as bad as
Lord Lansdowne treats his Irish tenants, our loyalty
would be put to a strain"
Mr. OBrien drove to Brother Arnold, the superior
Roe5e arno ss fo brv Years 1en If forono
and told the Editor OF United ireland how difficult It
in former days for Catholics TO walk the streets In that
city without being nsulted. Those days are all gone
now" he said," and to-day the Catholics there
tolerant they numerous. l wish could say as
much for the Ordngemen am almost certain, though,
you will not be molested, for such feeling has greatly
died out since my day"
The party adjourned 10 large schoOlroOm where as
Mr.. O'Brien entered, the band played God Save Ire
land" and ODOnnell AboO" Another large audience
assembled here, where Mr.. Parnell. Justin Nc
Carthy and Michael Davitt had appeared and made
speeches Mr. OBren in the OF his speech said:
When England was banishlng lrishmen she said they
gone with vengeance, but the brutal oppression
and now, although is scattered II Il almost
OmnlpOtent; and to-day Charles stuart Parnel il not
alone Ireland but ruler OF the British Empire
we'll" Loud applauseI
d. Barry president OF st. Patricks Society; IT, J.
Cloran and j. b. Lane accompanied Mcssrs. OBrien and
KilDride and they entered -and emerged from each
place immense crowds cheered and surged around the
carriages aud followed them several blocks The
next visit the most Interesting OF the day. was 10 Point
St. Charles where big stone stands within an enclosure
with the following inscriptions: -
To preserve nom Dissertation the remains Of G0oo
emgrants who died Of ship fever. l-47fS.'
They were all Irish. As Mr. O'Bren bcheld the sight
he took of his hat rcverently, and lifting his eyes 10
Heaven exclaimed: May the Lord have mercy on
them"
Turning to the reporters he said Great God Six
hOiNand Irish lives sacrificed "a the greed Of Irish land
lOrdism Wouldn't the same fate befall Iansdowne's
only for the National League and the Organiza
ton of the Irish people !"
Mr. OI}ren win remain here until tomorrow evening
and then start for Toronto.